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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 608.40 and 375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 608.40 and 375.60 is: 517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 608.40 = 375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/608.40 = 375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 608.40 × 375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 228,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,515.04/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.75

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